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GA Flight Worldwill continue to strive to make it easier for you to learn about all aspects of General Aviation. In becoming a member (membership is free) of GA Flight World you will be part of a group of thousands of other non-pilots, pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts who are willing to share their experience and knowledge with others.

Oshkosh 365is for you if you love aviation. This is EAA's new social network, and it is filled with all kinds of information, forums, and events geared toward aviation.

www.goflying.co is devoted to the general aviation community. "Go Flying" providesall aviation enthusiasts a way share their passion for flying, talk, make friendswith others, barter and trade tools, discuss any topic you wish.

Learn About Planesis your complete one stop source for everything from the Wright Brothers first official flight, to the workings of an airplane, to Types of Aircraft, to Aviation Associations & Organizations, etc.

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Centernear Washington Dulles International Airport is the companion facility to the Museum on the National Mall. The building opened in December, 2003, and provides enough space for the Smithsonian to display the thousands of aviation and space artifacts that cannot be exhibited on the National Mall. The two sites together showcase the largest collection of aviation and space artifacts in the world.

Nearly 10,000 members strong, the Vintage Aircraft Association brings together people from around the world who share an interest in the aircraft of yesterday. Since it was established in 1971, the association has been working to keep aviation history alive. Members are active restorers and enthusiasts working to keep vintage aircraft in the air and flying for the pleasure and education of themselves and the public at large.

Pilots can go online and take the edge off the unfamiliarity of flying into a strange airport by checking out aerial photos of the approach. The Web site,Airstrip America, is building an archive of all the U.S. landing sites, even out-of-the-way grass strips.

The purpose of the Flight-History web site is to bring people together who have a common interest in aviation history. We welcome your feedback and encourage your participation by sharing your stories or photographs.This website will be updated regularly. If you would like to be notified when we make significant changes please provide us with your e-mail.

With a membership base of more than 390,000, or half of all pilots in the United States, AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. AOPA has achieved its prominent position through effective advocacy, enlightened leadership, technical competence, and hard work. Providing member services that range from representation at the federal, state, and local levels to legal services, advice, and other assistance, AOPA has built a service organization that far exceeds any other in the aviation community.